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Browse the 112 home care agencies in New Canaan, read 112 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in New Canaan choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in New Canaan personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near New Canaan, CT

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Photo of Unity Home Care
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8 reviews
Unity home care provides very good home care for my mom. She has had two caretakers and both are great: friendly, clean, and help mom when she needs help. It has only been two months but my family is very...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of A & B Homecare Solutions - New Haven
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12 reviews
I am very happy with the services that I received with this in-home care service for my mom. They sent me a great caretaker to help with the needs of my mom. We found her to be helpful and very reliable. We...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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4 reviews
We're very pleased w the company. What our family liked the most with A Peace of Mind HomeCare was the communication between the owner, the aides and myself was the best. Also the level of care and...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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4 reviews
Deeper View provided professional and compassionate care for my husband in his final weeks of life. [name removed] could not have done more for her own family. I am forever indebted to her for her care.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We have over a decade of combined home care experience. We are a family owned homemakers and companion service agency located in Waterbury, CT serving the entire state of Connecticut with our 24/7 Live-in service. As a family owned homemaking and companion agency we treat your love ones as our...
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2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Care Assistance, Fairfield and New Haven County’s leading provider of in-home senior care, provides premier care at home with a specialty in 24/7 live-in care. Founded by a Certified Geriatric Care Manager and PhD Clinical Psychologist, Home Care Assistance rigorously screens and trains...
Photo of SYNERGY HomeCare of Danbury, CT (NY Coverage)
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Lyncrest Homecare Inc - Monsey
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1 review
This is a wonderful company! I liked the home aid they provide for my mom. It has been a very good experience so far. Judy is very, very good at her job. She stay on top of things.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Task Home Care Services - Westport
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My father is doing great since he started to receive home care services from this agency. I'am satisfied with all they have done for us. Our care giver is working out great. She helps with personal care,...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our mission is to provide qualified staff to support the right of each individual to live full, independent, dignified lives within the comfort of their own home. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality caregivers who demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and a dedication to Task...
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We have been satisfied with Connecticut Nursing Services and their staff that has been helping with my mother in law. Everything is going very good, the staff is very helpful and very accommodating to my...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Connecticut Nursing Services knows the importance of quality and affordable home care. Our dedicated team is ready to help you in finding the compassionate, reliable and qualified caregivers you deserve. From as little as 1 hour a day to 24 hours around the clock care, our caregivers are ready to...
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2 reviews
The first person they sent did not do her job. They replaced her without issue. While it was hard for me since I had just had surgery, they took care of everything. Based on their replacement, my...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Right at Home - Darien, CT
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6 reviews
They have been terrific. They have an RN who comes out. They communicate very well with our community and hospice services. They have been very responsive, and our three day aides in particular, are so good.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Aging isn’t easy. Not for the person who is getting older. Not for their family. New challenges arise almost daily. They can easily overwhelm everyone involved. Right at Home can help. We simplify daily living for families in need.· We treat you like our neighbors, because you are.· We listen,...
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22 reviews
My uncle lived far away from us & we were so worried when my aunt passed away. Fairfield Family Care made him feel welcome & assured that he would be well-cared for & they delivered! He is so happy & at...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Whether due to a temporary situation such as recovering from illness, injury or hospitalization or something longer-term such as the challenges of aging or a disability, including senior, elder or respite home care, Assisting Hands will individualize its 'in home care' plan to meet your needs in...
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We chose The Opal Stork Nursery Services because of their fast response time. They were able to find a caregiver for us quickly as well. When I met with the owner and the caregiver, I was very impressed with...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Opal Stork Home Care is a resource agency serving Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield counties since 2016. We provide personalized concierge service that is rooted in care, compassion and commitment. Our scope is broader and our caregivers comes with 5 years or more experience in homecare,...
1 review
They provide excellent care!
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Founded in 2014, on the simple premise that most of us would prefer to live independently at home as we grow older, CompassCare has formulated an approach to personal assistance, companionship and home care which safely empowers independence for older adults while providing peace of mind to their...
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1 review
Our overall experience was a. We are hoping to utilize your in home care again for the summer of 2024. Yes we would recommend this service to other families, it was through the Prestige Agency. The billing...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Connecticut In Home Assistance has been amazing with my Mom. She is taken care of so well by the girls that have come in. Mom loves them and my father, sister and I could not be happier. I never have to...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
We picked this community because it met our expectations, and it was a lucky choice after a brief discussion of our needs.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
We just fell in love with the owner of this company. Her background is great and she really focuses on the overall care of the client’s life in their spiritual life and intellectual mental health and staying...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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15 reviews
I am exploring different senior services knowing that in the near future I will need help with my 92 yr. old father. I had a service for in home care for help straight out of the hospital. I was VERY...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
3 reviews
Comfort Keepers was great! When looking for services it was a very pleasant experience. The admin was very helpful and very responsive. The caregiver was always on time and did what was asked of them....
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
1 review
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
From childcare to elder care, we are honored to provide high-quality homecare and healthcare staffing solutions to families and businesses in the greater Stamford area. Local owner Ray Boller and our dedicated staff are committed to your peace of mind, Making More Possible for patients of all...
1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Costs of home care in New Canaan, CT

Average cost of home care in New Canaan, CT

Home care in New Canaan is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$28/hr
Average overnight rate
$16/hr
Average weekend rate
$16/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in New Canaan

Home care costs in New Canaan increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$5,341/mo
$11,863/mo
$11,933/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view New Canaan assisted living facilities or New Canaan memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in New Canaan, CT

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in New Canaan.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in New Canaan

Recent reviews for home care in New Canaan

Ultimate Assistance For Elders, LLC in Fairfield, CT

5.0
I had a positive experience working with Ultimate Assistance for Elders home care agency. They provided me with excellent support and guidance to obtain needed services. Within a few days Heath aid started providing home care services that I needed. The Heath aid was very caring supportive and ...
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Unity Home Care in Farmington, CT

4.2
[Name removed] has been great as our home care person in my uncles home and would use her again if she’s available in Oct when my uncle returns to CT in home care. She was always willing to help and was on top of his cleanliness, ensured he was drinking enough, and doing his mandatory excercise

Brookville Home Care- Oyster Bay

5.0
My sister resides at her home in Plainview and the staff members help my sister connect to community resources. We would absolutely recommend Brookville Home Care to others. They go above and beyond for our loved ones

Frequently asked questions about home care in New Canaan

Steadfast Caregivers, LLC, Unity Home Care and Whitaker Homemaker and Companion Services LLC are the top-rated home care facilities near New Canaan, Connecticut. See full list of agencies.

There are 112 home care facilities near New Canaan, Connecticut. See the full list.

Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.

Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.

Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

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